Approximating apparatus for surgical jaw structure

Details Approximating apparatus for surgical jaw structure Approximating apparatus for surgical jaw structure

1993-03-05

1994-10-25

Thaler, Michael H.

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

606205, 128774, 227181, 81355, 81359, A61B 1728

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053585062

ABSTRACT:
Approximating apparatus for surgical jaw structure is provided which effects substantially parallel approximation of first and second surgical jaw structure to permit substantially parallel working interaction therebetween. The approximating apparatus includes camming structure for engaging at least one movable jaw of the surgical jaw structure to bias that jaw toward or away from a second jaw structure in a substantially parallel manner. A tissue stop may be provided to more easily guide and protect tissue captured by the jaw structure.

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